Cities Skylines 2 preload and file size explained

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Is there a Cities Skylines 2 preload and what’s the file size? With the new city builder quickly approaching, players are wondering if they’ll be able to download the game in advance.

Keep note of the Cities Skylines 2 release date if you’re planning to pick the game up on day one. Also, check whether Cities Skylines 2 is on Game Pass.

Cities Skylines 2 preload explained

The Cities Skylines 2 preload options depend on which platform you’re using. While PC Game Pass subscribers can preload 15 GB of Cities Skylines 2, Steam players do not have a preload option. As for console owners, expect a delayed launch. We have more information in this guide that covers Cities Skylines 2 on the Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

What is the Cities Skylines 2 file size?

The Cities Skylines 2 file size has been confirmed by Paradox Interactive to be approximately 50 GB. Paired with the steep Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, players will require a solid upgrade if they want to use the same machine they used for the previous title. This makes sense as Cities Skylines 2 brings many notable quality-of-life improvements alongside a serious boost to graphical fidelity.

Cities Skylines 2 mods also work differently this time around. Instead of Steam Workshop support, the game will rely on the Paradox Mods platform. Note that some of these mods will work on consoles as well. Mods breathed new life into the aging Cities Skylines by offering extra content in addition to the expansions and DLCs from the developer. And while the sequel implements updates that were previously accessible via mods, there’s still plenty of possibilities for modders to work on.

That covers the Cities Skylines 2 preload and file size information. We had a lot to say in our Cities Skylines 2 review so do check it out. With the game launching this October, city building fans are in for a treat.

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